Title: Delegation and Critical Thinking in Nursing: Prioritizing Patient Care on a Medical-Surgical Unit Scenario: Mrs. Jones, a 72-year-old female with a history of hypertension, diabetes, and osteoarthritis, is

For this discussion, you are a registered
nurse (RN) on a medical-surgical unit. The charge nurse assigns you five
(5) patients for your shift. Using critical thinking, nursing judgment,
and the five rights of delegation, you must complete the following
tasks using your Assigned Patient List.
Download Assigned Patient List.  After reviewing each scenario, select one to discuss.  
In your discussion response, address each of the following prompts: 
Identify and describe the priority nursing action.  
Explain the problem and other symptoms might you see. 
Identify and describe the tasks that can be delegated in caring for this client.